084: How to Design Scroll-Stopping TPT Covers and Thumbnails That Sell

Teacher Business School: TPT, Homeschool, & Beyond

How to Design Scroll-Stopping TPT Covers and Thumbnails That Sell

Your product may be amazing - but if your TPT covers and thumbnails don’t catch a buyer’s eye, you’ll lose the sale. In this episode, Lindsay breaks down exactly how to create scroll-stopping, professional, and high-converting visuals for your Teachers Pay Teachers store. From design principles to live audits of real Resource Academy student listings, you’ll walk away knowing exactly how to elevate your covers and thumbnails for more clicks and more sales!

In this episode, we’ll discuss:

[1:18] Why Covers and Thumbnails Matter

Lindsay explains how your cover photo and thumbnails impact click-throughs and why they’re just as important as keywords.

[2:46] Essential Elements of a Strong Cover Photo

Learn Lindsay’s checklist for high-performing covers: bold, legible fonts, contrast, mock-ups, value grabs, and more.

[4:57] What to Include (and Not Include)

Discover what makes your product irresistible with strategic elements like value grabs (e.g., “Includes 100 worksheets!”), and whether your logo should be on the cover.

[6:47] Real-Time Cover Audits from Resource Academy Members

Lindsay walks through actual TPT covers and thumbnails from her students, offering specific, actionable feedback on how to improve clarity, branding, and visual appeal.

Resources Mentioned:

• Teachers Pay Teachers
• Check out my free training!
• Coolors Contrast Checker
• Canva

Connect with Lindsay:

• Instagram: @lindsaybowden
• YouTube: Lindsay Bowden YouTube Channel
• Website: www.lindsaybowden.com